An-26 Curl vs Il-112

Soviet twin-engined transport aircraft, widely utilized in both civilian and military roles since the 1960s.
Picture of An-26 Curl
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 21 May 1969
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 1403 units
Average unit price $22 million
Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 30 March 2019
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 900 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-26 Curl
Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 27.6 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 24.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 580 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,610 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Ilyushin Il-112

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 is faster with a maximum speed of 580 km/h compared to the An-26 Curl's 540 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the An-26 Curl's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the An-26 Curl's 7,500 meters (24,606 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The Il-112 is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the An-26 Curl's 23.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl entered service first in 1969, 54 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-26 Curl or Il-112?
The An-26 Curl has been produced in greater numbers with 1,403 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.